Have YOU Been Injured in a Pennsylvania or New Jersey Distracted Driving Accident?

Because we live in a society that never slows down, distracted driving is becoming an epidemic in the United States. In fact, there are over 12,000 Pennsylvania car crashes each year due to distracted driving.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a Pennsylvania or New Jersey car crash because of a distracted driver, you need to order your FREE copy of our latest book, How to Maximize Your Pennsylvania Car Accident Case Before an Insurance Company Takes Advantage of You, written by the New Jersey accident attorneys at Saile & Saile.

Common Causes of Distraction

With the emergence of Blackberries and iPhones, drivers have even more distractions at their fingertips than ever before. But distracted driving is not only caused by smartphone use. Distracted driving can include:

Eating and drinking

Smoking

Grooming

Emailing or texting

Talking on your cell phone

Talking to passengers

Reading

Using a PDA or navigation system

Watching a video

Changing the radio station, CD, or Mp3 player

The Three Types of Distractions

Anything that causes you to take your attention from the road can cause a Pennsylvania distracted driving crash. Distracted driving can be broken up into three categories, which are:

Visual – Taking your eyes off the road

Manual – Taking your hands off the wheel

Cognitive – Taking your mind off of the task at hand

While all distractions can be harmful, texting while driving is incredibly worrisome, as it causes the driver to be distracted in all three categories!

According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 20% of car crashes each year are due to distracted driving. Because of this high percentage, each and every one of us needs to be extra vigilant when we are on the roadways. Along with not allowing ourselves to become distracted, we also need to be aware that many of the drivers around us are not paying attention to what they are doing. By driving defensively, you could prevent a Pennsylvania car wreck.

If you or someone you know has been seriously injuredin a Pennsylvania or New Jersey car crash in or around Philadelphia, you need to contact an attorney. Contact Saile & Saile to schedule a free consultation with a Philadelphia car crash lawyer in our office.